- Rod Johnson, Associate Dean of Research - University of Illinois  
- Matthew Vann, Director of Extension - University of Illinois  
- Rodney Weinzierl, Executive Director - Illinois Corn Growers Assocaition

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Research, Outreach, and Working Together. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.

The future of Illinois agriculture is in the hands of some very capable leaders. At a recent symposium, key figures from the University of Illinois College of ACES and the Illinois Corn Growers Association sat down to discuss the evolving landscape of agricultural research, extension services, and industry collaboration.

From navigating shifts in federal funding priorities to pioneering AI applications in farming, these leaders are bridging the gap between campus innovation and "muddy boots" field application.

Join us as we hear from:  
 - Matthew Van, the new Director of Extension at the University of Illinois   
 - Rodney Weinzierl, long-time leader at the Illinois Corn Growers Association   
 - Rod Johnson, Associate Dean of Research at the College of ACES 

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